USMC Marine Vietnam ADVISOR CUSTOM OKINAWA MADE MITCHELL CAMO SHELTER HALF PANTS
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:220805 |
US Marine Corps advisors deployed to Vietnam in the late 1950s to train the VNMC in amphibious warfare, river and coastal patrol, fire support, and overall combat effectiveness. Before arriving in-country, some advisors acquired custom made field pants from tailor shops on Okinawa, often crafted from USMC 1950s Mitchell camo shelter half material. This pair of USMC Marine Vietnam ADVISOR CUSTOM OKINAWA MADE MITCHELL CAMO SHELTER HALF PANTS are in very good condition, with some scat...tered "whitening" at front and back, and with some light overall wrinkling and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the pants are in fine shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage to the tough 100% cotton duck construction. Most interestingly, they are crafted of two-sided, though non-reversible USMC 1950s shelter half material, retain a great amount of the original Mitchell camouflage colors, and carry the name "B.E. COLE" hand marked in black at the interior left waistband. They measure to a Size 28 Waist x 30 Inseam, feature a metal "hook and eye" waist closure, an OD plastic button fly, side entry "hand warmer" front hip pockets, dual exposed button flap closure boxed thigh cargo pockets, and single exposed button flap closure seat pockets, and sport all of the original "shaved edge" VNMC style teal plastic buttons at those pockets. A fine example of very rare, original USMC Marine Vietnam ADVISOR CUSTOM OKINAWA MADE MITCHELL CAMO SHELTER HALF PANTS. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a US Air Force USAF Korea MWC F-86 SABRE FIGHTER PILOT A-17 AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, boasting a fully functional 24 jewel self-winding automatic movement, and featuring the classic "big crown" and sweeping seconds hand with hacking function.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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